Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of
the Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance
held in conjunction with the International
Ornamental Crabapple Society

U.S. National
Arboretum
Washington, DC
June 22-25, 1994

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Introduction

The Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance (METRIA),
in conjunction
with the International Ornamental Crabapple Society,
held
its eighth conference on June 22-25, 1994 at the
U.S. National Arboretum.
This document intends to not only convey conference
presentations
in an accessible text version, but also demonstrate
the quality
and quantity of information available through the
METRIA organization.

Unfortunately, the proceedings are unable to capture
the
camaraderie experienced by the attendees nor the
knowledge they
gained from the ‘Trees of the U.S. Capitol
Grounds” or “Stressful
Sites of the Nation’s Capital” tours.
Simply put, it was a good time
had by one and all!

Acknowledgements

The METRIA officers wish to express our most sincere
appreciation
to the National Arboretum staff for their genuine
hospitality and
flawless arrangements. Their work on our behalf helped
to ensure
another successful gathering. We also want to thank
the U.S. Forest
Service far again agreeing to provide financial support.